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Proud father, blessed husband, with the honor, joy, and challenge of serving as President of the @NFB_Voice! Striving to discover more & ready for a laugh!
Baltimore, Maryland
Joined October 2008
The free Braille book for July was the Would You Rather Game Book - Travel Edition by Archie Brain. Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains? What adventures and games have you been enjoying with your family and friends this summer?
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I am very sad to share the news of the passing of my father Sebastian Riccobono on Wednesday of this week. Here is the link to the obituary including arrangements with military honors. https://t.co/1u1OKRBV4M
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Why do some voting advocates fight equal access for the blind?
thehill.com
Americans with disabilities are now the largest minority group in this country, yet when it comes to voting rights, we are treated as second-class citizens, excluded from the right to vote independ…
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In light of recent events, we are making some social media changes. We're thrilled to plant our flag in the fediverse with our new Mastodon server and first account. Read our press release:
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Honored to have some time with @MDComptroller @BrookeELierman this morning along with @Johngpare to discuss accessibility and innnovation. Deeply appreciate this level of leadership!
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I am finally carving out time to manage my #TwitterMigration - to the Fediverse! Join me @Riccobono@mastodon.social
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All day staff developmental with the outstanding @nfb_Voice team. Truly honored and humbled to work alongside these folks! Thank you for your service to the movement!
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"As blind people, we get the message that someone else is in charge of our freedom of movement." - @Riccobono Leaders from @NFB_Voice recently took their first fully autonomous ride with @Waymo in SF. Discover why @anillife calls it a game changer.
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When people open their stories to others, very powerful connections are made. Enjoying being part of that at the @NFBN 2023 convention!
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Many empowering stories at @NFBN including agency staff working to raise expectations. Powerful watching Director Servan encourage blind people. His book hit Audible this week httpscc//www.audible.com/pd/B0BZ16H1XL?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=pdp
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Compelling opening to the @NFBN connecting traditions to the stories of the organized blind movement. Proud to be part of this warm gathering of shared stories!
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Landed in Lincoln, Nebraska! Very excited to be with my @NFBN family this weekend for the state convention. let’s change the world!
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It’s National Butterfly Day & the 1st day of exhibits at #CSUNATC23. We’re celebrating by sharing this LEGO Monarch Butterfly! CSUN attendees: visit the APH & @HumanWare booths to get a hands-on demo of the Monarch, our upcoming dynamic tactile device! https://t.co/MSSPMTB6DP
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Honored to be part of this presentation, and this incredible project!
We are excited about the continued progress and partnership of the Monarch, a technology that will bridge the educational gap for blind students, powered by the people it serves. Have a great session at #CSUNATC23 @APH @HumanWare #Braille
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It was great to imagine the future "together-together!"
Great to kick off CSUN with an epic hang and conversation with @Riccobono, @anillife and @ChristianErfurt. Great things ahead between @NFB_voice and @BeMyEyes
#CSUNATC23 #accessibility #accessibletech
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Enjoying time connecting with partners! @anillife & I are front and center for the keynote.
In one hour, we hear from @mpaciello at the #CSUNATC23 Keynote Address. Join us as he gives an inspiring talk about digital #accessibility Keynote Location: Platinum Ballroom 6, 8:00 AM PDT. #a11y Can't make it? Watch the livestream at: https://t.co/0dK85kugtC
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Thanks to @JanSchakowsky for reintroducing legislation at the urging of @NFB_Voice members to guarantee https://t.co/Q8l9s34KMb home-use medical devices are accessible to blind and low vision Americans
schakowsky.house.gov
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member on the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, led 32 of her...
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Exciting to be welcoming the 93rd Leadership Seminar to @NFB_voice HQ today in #Baltimore. Developing leaders is a constant element of success in the organized blind movement!
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Huge turning point for blind and other disabled employees! #CollectiveAction
Victory in Orozco v. Garland! Opinion from DC Circuit Court: The plain text of Section 794d extends a private right of action to all persons with disabilities who file administrative complaints requesting accessible technology and who seek only injunctive and declaratory relief.
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Sad today about losing Scott Labarre, a true champion @NFB_Voice
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